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With over 100 years of combined experience, the lawyers of Schechter, McElwee, Shaffer & Harris have handled thousands of cases that resulted in successful outcomes in federal and state courts throughout the country. Three of our attorneys are board certified in personal injury trial law by the Texas Board of Legal Specializations. In addition, one of the founding attorneys of Schechter, McElwee, Shaffer & Harris is a former United States Ambassador.

We represent workers injured on the job and other victims of personal injury.
Our areas of focus: Jones Act cases, admiralty, maritime law and litigation against various maritime and offshore energy related interests. In addition, the firm handles personal injury matters, wrongful death, medical malpractice, automobile and 18-wheeler accidents.

Our firm works on contingency—if there is no recovery, there is no fee.

We’re personally committed to helping you get your life back.
The lawyers of Schechter, McElwee, Shafffer & Harris handle cases around the state of Texas and around the country. For the past 43 years, our clients have counted on our expertise, commitment to justice and personal attention to their needs. Some differences:

  • At Schechter, McElwee, Shaffer & Harris you can talk directly to a partner or other senior attorney
  • Phones are answered 24/7
  • We will come to your home or hospital for a free consultation
  • Where allowed by law, we may provide cash loans for living expenses

Have you or someone you love been seriously injured?
Laws—especially in Jones Act and maritime cases—can be quite technical and court interpretations change, so call on the law firm with more than 100 combined years of experience—Schechter, McElwee, Shaffer & Harris.

Phone toll free at 1-800-282-2122, 24-hours a day, 7 days a week.
Se habla Español. We speak Vietnamese.

Schechter, McElwee, Shaffer & Harris, L.L.P.
3200 Travis Street
3rd Floor
Houston, Texas 77006
713-524-3500
1-800-282-2122
FAX: 713-751-0412

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Matthew D. Shaffer, Arthur L. Schechter, and Jonathan S. Harris
Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Personal Injury Trial Law.

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